How to pronounce primed
Say it like PRYMD. Primed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PRYMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Primed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRYMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of primed
American and British speakers say primed in essentially the same way: /praɪmd/ in the US and /praɪmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRYMD.
What does primed mean?
- simple past and past participle of prime How to pronounce prime
- Prepared for use or action.
- Approaching a state of drunkenness.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with primed
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Questions about saying primed
How do you pronounce primed?
Say PRYMD. The American pronunciation is /praɪmd/. In British English it is /praɪmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in primed?
Primed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PRYMD.
Do Americans and Brits say primed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /praɪmd/ and the British form is /praɪmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.